# Author Coloring Books Bait by Chuck Palahniuk is Filled with "Off-Color Stories For You To Color" By Meghan Young | Published 2016-06-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bait-by-chuck-palahniuk References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2016/06/21/Chuck-Palahniuk-Is-Releasing-An-Adult-Coloring-Book/) & [darkhorse](http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/2328/bestselling-author-chuck-palahniuk-publish-his-fir) [Adult coloring books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorfun) are all the craze right now, so it's only natural that something iek the Bait by Chuck Palahniuk would eventually be born into existence. The celebrated novelist known for his edgy, subversive and sometimes disturbing books has created an activity book that fits in line with his pop fiction genre. With nearly 50 pages of [black and white illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterego-the-official-comic), Bait by Chuck Palahniuk was created with the help of such artists as Joëlle Jones, Lee Bermejo, Duncan Fegredo and many more. They were guided by the writer himself to imagine scenes of "Off-Color Stories For You To Color." It is essentially an interactive anthology. Of course, people can still consider this a form of [art therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-color-cove), just one that's a little more creative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adult Coloring Books:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore collaborations between renowned authors and artists to create unique and interactive coloring books for adults. - **Interactive Anthologies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop activity books that combine storytelling and coloring for an immersive and engaging experience. - **Art Therapy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize coloring books as a form of therapeutic activity, offering a creative outlet for relaxation and self-expression. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the trend of adult coloring books by publishing a variety of artistically curated and themed coloring books for adults. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with authors and illustrators to create innovative and visually-stunning coloring book experiences for adults. - **Wellness and Mental Health:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate coloring therapy into mental health practices, offering a unique and engaging tool for stress reduction and mindfulness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Focused Mindful Activity Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coloring-activity-book.md) - [Show-Inspired Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-1.md) - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.md) - [Custom Coloring Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorjoy.md) - [Comic Book Coloring Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-me-manga-artist-set.md) - [Custom Coloring Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happypagesai.md) - [Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paletteplayart.md) - [Custom Coloring Pages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-coloring-book-generator.md) - [AI Coloring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aicoloringart.md)